Ironhead Sidecar Racing - "Kneeler"

Richard Pouwels and Kim van Loon from the Netherlands form a fascinating Historic Sidecar Racing Team.
They have two Classic Ironhead Sidecar Racing Bikes, a "seater"
and a "kneeler", both powered by Harley Sportster Ironhead Engines.

Click HERE to view the webpage we dedicated to Richard and Kim's Ironhead sidecar "seater".
On this page we show you the pictures they made available of their Ironhead sidecar "kneeler".

The Harley Ironhead Sidecar "Kneeler" Frame

Richard and Kim's current "kneeler" Ironhead racing bike, which went through quite a bit of development over the years. The frame was built by Kobus Bouwman.
This type of frame is called a "kneeler": to reduce drag the driver actually rides the bike sitting on his knees.

Front wheel: 16 inch / tire: Dunlop sidecar race

Rear wheel: 12 inches / tire: Yokohama racing

Sidecar wheel: 10 inches / tire: Yokohama racing

The Harley Ironhead Engines

Richard and Kim's sidecar racing team has a total of four Harley Davidson 1000cc Ironhead engines available to power their sidecar racing bikes.
The oldest was made in 1972, the youngest came out of a 1984 Sportster.
HD specialist Daan Smallenburg helps the team by tuning these ironhead motors.

Dutch Ironhead Sidecar Racing Team "Kneeler" in Action

Richard and Kim race their Ironhead sidecar bikes in historic bike races in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the UK.

I like this picture, it not only shows us how incredibly low the "kneeler" bike sits to the ground,
it also shows the tension before the start...

FOR THE LOVE OF MOTORCYCLES
This website is a fansite and is not in any way affiliated with the Harley Davidson Motor Company.
The names Harley, Harley Davidson, HD, Sportster, Softail and Evolution are only used for reference.